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1. ‘Don’t let care home become an eyesore’
Accrington Observer, Thursday 29 December 2005A COUNCILLOR has called for a former Accrington care home, which failed to sell at auction, to be kept for community use.
2. Pit bull turns on owner in horror attack
Accrington Observer, Thursday 29 December 2005A PIT bull terrier had to be restrained by police, and was later put down, after it turned on its owner in a terrifying street attack.
3. Bookworms win place at top ceremony
Accrington Observer, Thursday 22 December 2005PUPILS from an Accrington primary school attended a prestigious ceremony in London after winning a national competition.
4. Knifepoint terror in lorry hijack
Accrington Observer, Thursday 22 December 2005A LORRY driver was abducted at knifepoint when three masked raiders hijacked his vehicle as he slept.
5. £5,00 fine for new dumping offence
Accrington Observer, Thursday 15 December 2005SPARKS were flying at Church and Milnshaw Area Council when residents were warned they could face action if they fail to make sure their rubbish is disposed of properly.
6. Drama as family flee blazing home
Accrington Observer, Thursday 1 December 2005AN OSWALDTWISTLE family are facing a bleak Christmas after their home was gutted by fire.
7. Ice hits and no grit on streets
Accrington Observer, Thursday 1 December 2005FURIOUS drivers were left out in the cold when grit bins were removed from icy Hyndburn roads in a week of snow and freezing temperatures.
8. Police appeal as two women are assaulted
Accrington Observer, Thursday 24 November 2005A SEX attacker struck twice within 10 minutes, indecently assaulting two women as they shopped.
9. Amarillo video set to raise vital cash
Accrington Observer, Thursday 3 November 2005FUNNYMAN Peter Kay is leading the way in an Accrington school's bid to gain specialist status.
10. Horror as vicious dog attacks girl on skatepark
Accrington Observer, Thursday 20 October 2005AN EIGHT-year-old girl has been left scarred for life after she was bitten by a dog while playing at Great Harwood skatepark.